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Northrop Grumman · 1 day ago

2026 Associate Software Engineer / Software Engineer

Melbourne, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$64K/yr - $96K/yr

2+ years exp

Northrop Grumman is a leading company in technological advancements, seeking an Associate Software Engineer/Software Engineer for their Aeronautics Systems Sector in Melbourne, FL. The role involves designing, developing, documenting, testing, and debugging applications software and systems, as well as collaborating with hardware engineers and analyzing system capabilities.

AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Conduct multidisciplinary research and collaborate with equipment designers and/or hardware engineers in the planning, design, development, and utilization of electronic data processing systems for product and commercial software

Determine computer user needs

Analyze system capabilities to resolve problems on program intent, output requirements, input data acquisition, programming techniques and controls

Prepare operating instructions

Design and develop compilers and assemblers, utility programs, and operating systems

Ensures software standards are met

Qualification

STEM degreeSoftware engineering experienceLeadership capabilitiesInterpersonal communicationTeamwork capabilities

Required

Be completing or has completed their Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution by August 2026

Be majoring in or having majored in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) degree

Be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite) as well as Program Special access within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite). Final approved U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite) as well as Program Special Access may be required to start

Be completing or has completed their Master's degree from an accredited institution by August 2026 or is completing or has completed their Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and has 2 years of software engineering experience by August 2026

Preferred

Have an overall cumulative GPA of 3.25/4.0 or higher

Previous internship/co-op or other work experience, leadership & teamwork capabilities, interpersonal communication skills, and activities (professional/community/extracurricular)